8 Positive Perspectives On Being Single

It’s your life, live it your way.

There is a lot of internal and external pressure put on those who are single to find “the one” or “finally settle down,” that it’s easy to feel like something is wrong with you if you’re still single over a certain age.

Spoiler alert: There isn’t. You’re not broken.

In fact, not only is singlehood something to not be ashamed of, it’s something you can (and should) love and embrace.

Here are 8 positive perspectives to remind yourself of the next time you’re feeling that pressure.

1: It shows that you don’t lower your standards.

Many people think that if you’re single, it means you can’t find someone. But, in reality it’s smarter to wait for the right person to come along, than to settle for all of the wrong ones.

How many people do you know that are in unhappy relationships because they’ve settled just for the sake of being with someone?

They figure it’s “better than nothing.”

But, it’s not.

In fact, lowering your standards and being with the wrong person can make you feel even more alone than staying single would’ve — because…